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Class 2 Driver

Salary Range
£13 - £13
£1 - £1 / mo
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Location Base
Ashford, Kent, South East England, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

HGV2 driver required for various assignments in Ashford and Canterbury.

Benefits of working for Driver Hire as an HGV Driver:

  • £12.50 per hour, paid weekly on a Friday through PAYE model

  • Regular work to suit your needs, full time or part time, Monday-Friday

  • Potential for permanent job offers if this is something you are looking for

  • Opportunities to obtain HIAB, Moffett or ADR tickets resulting in higher pay rates


Responsibilities of being an HGV Driver:

  • Start assignments between 0600-0800

  • Work with clients that specialise in some of the following industries - motor, fresh and frozen food, retail, building trade and general haulage

  • Complete prompt and correct deliveries with the use of delivery notes (obtaining signatures when required)

  • Assist with additional duties that may be outside the typical driving role, on or off the customers site

  • To keep the vehicle clean at all times and carry out daily checks

  • Maintain good customer relations by being courteous and helpful at all times


Requirements to be an HGV Driver:

  • Cat C licence with Digital Tacho and CPC Card (we are able to offer work to new pass drivers)

  • Some commercial driving experience

  • Able to start assignments in the in Ashford, Folkestone, Canterbury and surrounding areas

  • Full PPE and Sat Nav


Driver Hire are the UK's leading logistics recruiter who supply drivers to our various clients for holiday and sickness cover, short and long term contracts and recruit for permanent positions too. 97% of our current candidates say they are proud to work for Driver Hire and currently we are looking for a new HGV driver to join our growing team in Ashford.

We are looking to speak to candidates that live in the Ashford, New Romney, Hythe, Folkestone, Canterbury or Maidstone areas.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please apply online or call and speak to us on 01233 662280.


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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Hiring Organization
Driver Hire Ashford & Tonbridge

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